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Local obituaries for the Hyattsville, Maryland area
Marvin Eugene Ferris departed this life on Friday, March 17, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
Known to most as “Bubby,” Marvin was born on June 23, 1949 in Cheverly, MD to the late Marvin Robert Ferris and Susie Anna Ferris. He was the seventh born of eight children.
Marvin was a sweet and compassionate person, honest with strong moral principles;...
Norman Eugene Mausolf passed away in his sleep at Aarondale Assisted Living in Springfield, Virginia, on March 17, 2023.
He was born on December 22, 1942, in Mineola, NY to Eugene Mausolf and Emmy Bess. He was the older brother to Ronnie, with whom he always remained close and shared a love of family history. Norman graduated from Hamilton...
Alfredo (Al) Mario Reza, 93, of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1929 to the late Nicolas and Elbira Reza. He married Geraldine (Geri) Ware on May 21, 1955 and they celebrated 67 years of marriage together this year.
Al is survived by his three sons and their wives: Alan and Stephanie, Adam...
John Richard Bender of College Park, Maryland, died at home Sunday, March 12, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.
Born to Sarah and Syl Bender of Independence, Ohio, on April 22, 1945, John grew up in Independence as well as in Tucson, Arizona. He graduated from Case Institute of Technology in Computer Sciences.
He worked at Stanford...
Edward Ross Johnson, Jr., 84, of St. Leonard, MD, previously of Mitchellville, MD, departed this life on March 12, 2023. He was born in Washington D.C. and was a 1957 graduate of Northwestern High in Hyattsville, MD. He was a master carpenter for over 40 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and crabbing.
He is survived by his children, Donny...
John Hoppe went to his eternal rest on March 10, 2023. John was born in Washington, DC, to the late Frances and Christian Hoppe. He lived the last 50 years in the Hyattsville area.
Survived by his wife, Sharon, of 50 years, and five children and their spouses: Melissa Hoppe-Tyler (Clay Tyler-deceased), Jonathan Scott Hoppe & Jennifer Oberg, Michael...
Mary Louise (Worsham) Bello, 65, of Mount Rainier, Maryland gained her angel wings on March 8, 2023.
Mary was born on July 24, 1957, in Washington, DC. to the late Kenneth E. and Mae (Purdy) Worsham. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Aloysius “Aj” Michael Bello Jr., father-in-law, Aloysius Michael Bello Sr., one...
Mary Catherine Rasberry, 94, of Adelphi, Maryland, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at the Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, Silver Spring, MD. She was born on June 12, 1928 in Wilmington, NC, the daughter of the late Rev. Ralph James Rasberry, Sr. and Vera Mae Maultsby Rasberry. Catherine attended Mars Hill College in NC and enjoyed a career with the FBI in Washington, D.C. She was a long-time member of Takoma Park Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., serving as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study Leader, church bus and Meals on Wheels driver. She also assisted in planting new churches and gave daily witness and praise to her Lord, Jesus Christ. Left to cherish her memory are Bella Keke, Akiel, William, and Mary Catherine of the home; sister-in-law Phyllis Rasberry; nieces: Jamie Kelly (Alan), Becky Zack (Steve); nephews: Ronald Rasberry (Belva), Wayne Blair (Beverly), Bill Blair, Jr. (Sue); and many loved grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph James Rasberry, Jr., her sister, Hilda Jean Blair, and brother-in-law William Otey Blair, Sr., niece, Mary Esther Blair and nephew, Steven Lewis Blair. The funeral service will be held 12PM Saturday, March 25th at Takoma Park Baptist Church, 635 Aspen St NW, Washington, D.C. 20012. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The graveside service will be at 11am, Saturday, 1 April 2023 at Greenlawn Park, 1311 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, N.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Takoma Park Baptist Church
Father Peter Alliata, a Washington, DC native, was the son of Piter Alliata and Katherine Alliata.
Father Alliata had one sister and is survived by one brother. He was baptized at Holy Rosary, the
Italian parish in Washington, and later attended St. Joseph’s Home and School and St. Martin’s
School in Washington. He then attended St. Charles College in Catonsville, MD and St. Mary’s
Seminary in Baltimore. He was ordained as a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington in 1961.
He served as an associate pastor at St. Matthias Parish in Lanham, then as an associate pastor at
Assumption and St. Joseph on Capitol Hill. He later served as associate pastor at Sacred Heart
Parish in Bowie, followed by serving as associate pastor of St. Nicholas in Laurel.
In 1974 Father Alliata was named as the Pastor of Holy Angels in Avenue, MD. In 1980 he
became the founding pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Waldorf. From 1987 to
2004 Father Alliata served as pastor of St. James Parish in Mount Rainier, MD. In 2004 he
returned to Southern Maryland as the pastor of Immaculate Conception in Mechanicsville, MD.
He served there until he retired in 2010.
During his time as a priest he was very involved in Worldwide Marriage Encounter and the
Cursillio Movement. He said he was inspired by the faith of the people he met in those activities.
May Father Alliata be remembered as the loving, kind, generous and witty man with a sense of
humor, that he was, and also as being a priest for the People of God.
Richard Coluzzi passed peacefully 2/23/23. Born on Capitol Hill on 1st Street SW in 1925, Coluzzi was a lifelong DMV resident and a proud serviceman of the Army’s 113th Cavalry reconnaissance stationed in Normandy during WW2.
Richard touched so many of our lives with his funny, easygoing nature and fierce loyalty to family. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and hanging out at...
MaryAnn Bruce died on February 20, 2023. She left this life peacefully, without pain. MaryAnn/the "Little Mother"/Sis/Mom/Gammie/Miss Bruce, as she was known throughout her life, was an indisputable force of nature; strong willed and independent. She loved her family. She was so very proud of her home state of Wisconsin and brats. She loved her garden and the beach....
On February 17, 2023, Victor Mihill of Adelphi died at the age of 92. Victor was born to Roy and Lila Mihill in New York in 1930 and was the youngest of 5 kids. He met his wife Freda in 1967. They married in 1970 and together they raised 3 children. Victor also had 2 children from a previous...
Sofia Gomes Duarte, 94, of Riverdale Park, Maryland passed away peacefully among loved ones at her home on February 10, 2023. She was born on October 3, 1928 Azambujeira dos Carros, Portugal to José Françisco and Georgina Gomes, the youngest of three sisters. On November 6, 1949 she married her one love José João Duarte. Their daughter, and only child, was born on January 4, 1951. In July of 1966 the family moved to Paris, France to seek greater opportunities. On May 15, 1970 her grandson was born. In August 1971 she immigrated to the United States, joining her husband who had immigrated earlier to start a new job and prepare their home. Daughter and grandson soon followed. Through thrift and hard work they purchased their home in Riverdale Park in January 1977. She worked, ran the household, and helped raise her grandson. On August 9, 2006 at the age of 75, she became a citizen of her beloved United Sates, completing a true American story. Sofia was driven by her Catholic faith and her devotion to family. She loved cheering for the Washington Redskins and the Men's Portuguese National Soccer team. Their 2016 European Championship was a joyous moment! She is survived by her daughter Lisette Marr, son-in-law William H. Marr, grandson Nelson P. Marr, as well as many nephews and nieces. A viewing will be held at Gasch's Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD from 3 to 5 PM on Sunday, February 19, 2023. A second viewing will be at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 7501 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD at 11 AM on Monday, February 20, 2023, followed by a memorial mass at 12 PM. Internment will immediately follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Hillcrest Heights, MD. A light lunch and refreshments will be served at Sofia's home starting at 3pm. Please join us. Flowers or donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Sofia Gomes Duarte and José João Duarte are welcome.
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